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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.87, 8,277.08 and 3,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.87, 8,277.08 and 3,345.45 is: 4,616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.87 : 8,277.08 = 3,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.87/8,277.08 = 3,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.87x = 8,277.08 × 3,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.87x = 27,690,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,690,579.96/5,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.73

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